| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $37.65 | 12.284% | $42.2749 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.81 | 8.865% | $85.7965 | $85.80 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.80 | 5.641% | $101.2041 | $101.20 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.40 | 7.714% | $226.6303 | $226.63 | $226.65 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.60 | 12.185% | $280.0138 | $280.01 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.73 | 5.396% | $76.6545 | $76.65 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.94 | 9.230% | $218.3945 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.93 | $1,030.9686 | $1,030.95 | $1,030.95 | $1,031.00 | |